Date caramel // Caramel de dattes

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Gaelle So
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There is sugar, and sugar.There are many different sugars existing out there : cane sugar, beet sugar, raw sugar, white sugar, demerara sugar, brown sugar, turbinado, muscovado... you name it. Then there are some other sweeteners, considered more natural ( but careful, they are also high in, well... sugar!) like maple syrup, honey, agave nectar or coconut sugar. But the most natural sugar out there, is the one naturally present in the food you eat : fruits, vegetables, dairy.

I still do eat sweet things, containing sugar, but try to be wary of the amount of sugar I eat. I try, as often as possible, to replace refined sugar by maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar, and also to reduce the quantity of sweeteners in recipes.Wether you're trying to reduce the amount of refined sugar in your diet, or curious about healthier options for your favourite recipes, I definitely recommend you to try this date caramel. It's very easy to make, contains only dried dates and water, keeps for a while in the fridge (about 2 weeks), and it can me used in many ways. Add it to your yogurt, cereal, porridge, dip some apple slices or homemade biscuits in it, or use it to prepare some delicious refined sugar-free desserts and baked goods (try this sugar free brownies recipe!) !

Ingredients200g pitted dried datesHot waterSoak the dates in hot water for about 30 minutes.Drain through a sieve, making sure you keep the soaking liquid in a bowl or jug.Put the dates in the bowl of a food processor (or in a large bowl, and you can blend with a stick blender), blend until smooth, adding some of the soaking liquid little by little until reaching the desired consistency.Transfer the date caramel to an airtight container and keep in the fridge.